Chemically, sugars are simple carbohydrates, including glucose, fructose and sucrose, among others. They are naturally present in various foods, such as fruits, vegetables and dairy products, and they ...

We’ve all said it, even if we regret it: “There’s always room for dessert.” Turns out, there is a scientific explanation for why we can consume so many sweets compared to other types of foods with a ...

A neuroscientist explains how highly processed foods may be key to “food addiction.” She also reveals some solutions ...

I have a deep and unbridled love for Cinnabon. My relationship with the food court staple runs deep. To date, I’ve devoured thousands of the leading denizens of doughy delight, turning to them in ...

Over the last few years, scientists who study the way food influences our brains and bodies have been moving toward a consensus that sugar is... We've survived the stretch between Thanksgiving and New ...

Doctors often ask one simple question that quietly exposes a sugar addiction without lab tests or long symptom lists. If you ...

Is food addiction real? Can kids be affected by sugar or food addiction as seriously as alcohol addiction affects people? According to Dr Robert Lustig, M.D., M.S.L., it is possible. Dr Robert is ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn.- When we hear the word "addiction," most people think of cocaine, heroin or alcohol. However, another widely abused substance all around the world is sugar. And you can be ...

Sugar lights up parts of the brain that make us feel good, but also causes addiction. Here's why it's bad and how to avoid a sugar addiction.We owe our sweet tooths to the Arab world of the 7th and ...

Sweet food can prompt a rush of dopamine, the brain's feel-good chemical. But too much of a good thing can be bad. A bite of sugar can bring a rush of positive sensations. Those feelings are sparked ...

Are you a lifelong sweet tooth (a sugar addict)? Can’t finish a meal without something sweet to top it off? Does your stomach have a “reserve tank” purely for sweets? Me too. I could be completely ...

Are you addicted to junk food filled with sugar? Is that even possible? Is addiction driving the obesity epidemic? Addiction to food is a very controversial issue. There are many strong opinions in ...